George W. Burgers, 83, of Inwood, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Fellowship Village.
George William Burgers was born November 1, 1929 on a farm near Klondike, IA, the son of George and Wilma (Zeilstra) Burgers. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then at age 14 moved to Rock Valley where he worked at Berner Machine Shop. George served in the U.S. Air Force October 12, 1949 through October 11, 1955. George married the Love of his life, Marjorie Nell DeRuyter, on March 29, 1950 at Rock Valley. He worked at Burger's Blacksmith Shop at Rock Valley before farming NW of Inwood and working at Ron's Machinery and Faber Farm Equipment. George enjoyed horses, helping out with farming including racking hay, fishing, and spending time with family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marge; son George D. (Helen Henrichs) Burgers, Inwood; daughter, Donna (David) Hoekstra of Hull, IA; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jennie Clark of Sioux Falls, SD, Grace Boeve of Luverne, MN, Wilma (Jim) Koedam of Doon, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bertha Van Engelhoven, Nellie Van Den Hul, Tillie Berner Olson, Minnie Van Den Top; brothers, Weber and Neal Burgers.
Obituary & Photo is from The Porter Funeral Home
George William Burgers was born November 1, 1929 on a farm near Klondike, IA, the son of George and Wilma (Zeilstra) Burgers. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then at age 14 moved to Rock Valley where he worked at Berner Machine Shop. George served in the U.S. Air Force October 12, 1949 through October 11, 1955. George married the Love of his life, Marjorie Nell DeRuyter, on March 29, 1950 at Rock Valley. He worked at Burger's Blacksmith Shop at Rock Valley before farming NW of Inwood and working at Ron's Machinery and Faber Farm Equipment. George enjoyed horses, helping out with farming including racking hay, fishing, and spending time with family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marge; son George D. (Helen Henrichs) Burgers, Inwood; daughter, Donna (David) Hoekstra of Hull, IA; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jennie Clark of Sioux Falls, SD, Grace Boeve of Luverne, MN, Wilma (Jim) Koedam of Doon, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bertha Van Engelhoven, Nellie Van Den Hul, Tillie Berner Olson, Minnie Van Den Top; brothers, Weber and Neal Burgers.
Obituary & Photo is from The Porter Funeral Home
George W. Burgers, 83, of Inwood, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Fellowship Village.
George William Burgers was born November 1, 1929 on a farm near Klondike, IA, the son of George and Wilma (Zeilstra) Burgers. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then at age 14 moved to Rock Valley where he worked at Berner Machine Shop. George served in the U.S. Air Force October 12, 1949 through October 11, 1955. George married the Love of his life, Marjorie Nell DeRuyter, on March 29, 1950 at Rock Valley. He worked at Burger's Blacksmith Shop at Rock Valley before farming NW of Inwood and working at Ron's Machinery and Faber Farm Equipment. George enjoyed horses, helping out with farming including racking hay, fishing, and spending time with family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marge; son George D. (Helen Henrichs) Burgers, Inwood; daughter, Donna (David) Hoekstra of Hull, IA; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jennie Clark of Sioux Falls, SD, Grace Boeve of Luverne, MN, Wilma (Jim) Koedam of Doon, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bertha Van Engelhoven, Nellie Van Den Hul, Tillie Berner Olson, Minnie Van Den Top; brothers, Weber and Neal Burgers.
Obituary & Photo is from The Porter Funeral Home
George William Burgers was born November 1, 1929 on a farm near Klondike, IA, the son of George and Wilma (Zeilstra) Burgers. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then at age 14 moved to Rock Valley where he worked at Berner Machine Shop. George served in the U.S. Air Force October 12, 1949 through October 11, 1955. George married the Love of his life, Marjorie Nell DeRuyter, on March 29, 1950 at Rock Valley. He worked at Burger's Blacksmith Shop at Rock Valley before farming NW of Inwood and working at Ron's Machinery and Faber Farm Equipment. George enjoyed horses, helping out with farming including racking hay, fishing, and spending time with family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marge; son George D. (Helen Henrichs) Burgers, Inwood; daughter, Donna (David) Hoekstra of Hull, IA; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jennie Clark of Sioux Falls, SD, Grace Boeve of Luverne, MN, Wilma (Jim) Koedam of Doon, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bertha Van Engelhoven, Nellie Van Den Hul, Tillie Berner Olson, Minnie Van Den Top; brothers, Weber and Neal Burgers.
Obituary & Photo is from The Porter Funeral Home
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